New York County
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- Population
- 1,629,477
- Area
- 22.66 sq mi (58.68 km²), 11.2 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.9
- Households
- 778,281
- Persons per household
- 2
- Median household income
- $103,931
- Median house value
- $1,090,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Nicknamed "The Big Apple," New York County (coextensive with Manhattan) is one of the five boroughs comprising New York City. It's renowned for its imposing skyscrapers, vibrant culture, and influential role in finance, media, and entertainment. Iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Times Square draw millions of visitors annually.
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New York County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Gothamist
Published 12 hours agoOctober is spooky season at the movies in New York City
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New York Amsterdam News
Published 23 hours agoThe remix: Netflix’s ‘A Different World’
Debuting in 1987 as a Cosby Show spinoff for Lisa Bonet, A Different World brought Hillman College and iconic HBCU culture to primetime TV.
Long Island Press
Published September 30Lisa Lisa takes fans home on stage and in biopic
Freedom. That’s all Lisa Lisa ever sought, dating back to her time as a teenager fronting the group Cult Jam on her way to ascending the throne to become the Queen of Freestyle, a Manhattan/South Bronx dance genre that emerged at the same time rap was breaking out in Queens. The…
Gothamist
Published September 30At the Museum at FIT, an argument for dolls as the ultimate fashion influencers
Left: BROKEN DOLLS Love, Courtney x Nasty Gal, pale blue satin baby doll dress, 2016, museum purchase. Right: INTRODUCTION Model Toys/Flair Toys, “Daisy” doll, 1970s, wearing "Meadowsweet" dress by Mary Quant, private collection. There’s a lot to think about in the doll-verse. […
Review: Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album finds fulfillment on the dance floor
Whether you only know Carly Rae Jepsen from her 2011 smash hit “Call Me Maybe” or are well-versed in her vast catalog, one thing is certain: she knows the ins and outs of pop music. In her new record “Day and Night,” Jepsen blends sophistication with modern dance music to create…